Ticks are small dangerous parasites that live in tall grass waiting for a host animal to walk by. These insects consume the blood of mammals but in doing so, they can introduce their host to a variety ...

At the Midwest Center of Excellence for Vector-borne Disease, Valerie the mannequin shows how light-colored clothing makes it easier to identify ticks. There is a tick on the neckline of her t-shirt.

Tick season is starting across the U.S., and experts are warning the bloodsuckers may be as plentiful as ever. Another mild winter and other favorable factors likely means the 2024 tick population ...

In Western New York, deer season is over, the venison is processed and stored, deer camps are quiet, and many hunters turn ...

There are early signs that it could be a bad year for tick bites. In May, the rate of people seeking emergency care for tick bites was the highest it's been since 2019, according to data from the ...

While most bugs die in the winter, ticks are relatively impervious to the freezing temperatures — and as the climate warms, they are becoming increasingly active in winter months, experts warn. The ...

PROCTORVILLE, Ohio (WSAZ) - Ticks have been rampant this year, especially through our region. One veterinarian in Proctorville has been seeing more cases of tick nymphs. It’s the stage ticks are in ...

Outdoor enthusiasts and dog owners have a common enemy in the wild: ticks. The bloodsucking parasites come in different varieties, but tend to be especially pervasive in certain parts of natural ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – Temperatures remain spring-like and warm in South Dakota- but if you’re heading outside, then beware of ticks. The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) says they’ve ...

If you are hoping it can get too cold for ticks to survive in Pennsylvania this winter, the answer may disappoint you.

It's peak season for the miniscule nymphal ticks. It's the peak season for tick nymphs across many parts of the United States, and experts are warning that this could be a particularly bountiful year ...